Have you thought of what ways you can leave a record of your life?
There are many ways you can tangibly pass on your thoughts, views and
insight.
Journaling is one way. You can leave notes and comments in books you've read, your Bible, hymnals and even cookbooks. You can make notations of verses you liked, recipes you used at Thanksgiving or special get-togethers along with the date.
A wonderful thing to leave as an ancestor is also letters.If you draw, paint or sketch you can leave your artwork. In this day and age, videotapes are perfect ways to capture your style, character and mannerisms.
All of these ideas will be so cherished by those who loved you. Take the time to record your journey in life today! Someone special to you will treasure it, tomorrow.
These are such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteEvery year, I write letters to my son and daughter, recapping the year's events. I've been sealing the letters and plan to give them to my kids when they are 18 or 21. Haven't decided yet, but I'm hoping it will be a special gift for them.
I am trying to help a family who has been devasted with cancer and also medical bills. If many would just give a little it would help. Many offer prayer but few help. 1 John 3:17 is an interesting verse. Anyway, all I can do is try to help share the link and I hope you share it with others.
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Great ideas. I started doing this when my kids were very little. Now they are 17 to 24.
ReplyDeleteI also wrote a book reflecting on some of the values and principles Cheryl and I hold dear. My kids seem to like it!
I linked here from Jenny's blog and actually visited one of your other blogs, too. You are a good writer. I'd like to follow one of them but don't know which - you can recommend one that is more for men and women.
Also, I'd like to invite you to visit Family Fountain.
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Thanks for visiting my blogs and for your kind words. You might check out my main blog - http://beautyinthestorm.blogspot.com. I write about my faith and family mainly and even though sometimes it is geared to women - I believe you could take a lot from it.
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